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Job Title: Production Engineering Manager Location: Stevenage Salary: Competitive £50,000 - £65,000 A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to lead its Production Engineering and Operations teams, driving operational excellence across all manufacturing activities. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring efficient product assembly, successful introduction of new products, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation, and production capability.The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, people management, customer focus, and project leadership. You will oversee the production team ranging from senior engineers to junior and assistant-level staff while acting as a central point of coordination between production, customers, and internal stakeholders.This is a hands-on management role within a fast-paced, highly technical environment, where attitude, adaptability, and communication are just as important as engineering ability. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Production Engineering and Operations teams, managing performance, workload, and KPI reporting. Provide hands-on production engineering support, improving manufacturability, documentation, tooling, and layout efficiency. Own the full NPI process and act as the main customer-facing contact for engineering and build-related queries. Prepare assembly quotations, review customer documentation, and produce accurate build packs. Plan and prioritise engineering activities, supporting production schedules and ongoing project delivery. Drive continuous improvement across processes, quality, cost, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and environmental standards. Essential Demonstrable experience managing a Production/Testing or Manufacturing Engineering team. Strong background in electronics manufacturing with a solid understanding of best practices, NPI, and production engineering methods. Proven leadership capability with experience developing junior team members. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills; able to handle customer queries with professionalism and clarity. Ability to plan, prioritise, and adapt to changing priorities in a high-mix, fast-moving environment. Experience working as part of, or contributing to, a senior leadership team. Evidence of successful continuous improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes. Strong ERP and computer literacy, with confidence using data to drive decisions. Positive attitude, adaptability, and resilience under pressure. Strong problem-solving abilities with commercial awareness. Desirable HND or higher in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in tooling design, ergonomic assessment, or layout optimisation. Training or certification in Lean, CI, Six Sigma, or related improvement methodologies.

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Why join us? Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building. After celebrating our 150th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager role The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) department supports the business to reduce HS&W risk and create positive working environments. The purpose of a HS&W Manager is to support stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of HS&W performance. A key member of the HS&W team, working closely with assigned projects teams and project supply chain members to give high quality HS&W support. At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HS&W performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key. Key Responsibilities: Identify and help rectify any competence issues for projects that you support Provide high levels of HS&W support and advice to assigned projects Identify and escalate any resource issues, which could create a HS&W risk for projects you support Support implementation and embedment of companywide HS&W strategy objectives Contribute to work winning activity when required Influence and support project personnel to lead and engage in HS&W Promote and help create a positive HS&W reporting culture Your profile Essential: Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status Excellent people leadership skills Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects within UK Tier 1 contractors Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results A proactive approach to your own learning and development Strong technical background with experience across major project schemes Desired: Chartered member of IOSH NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety Lifting Experience Mental Health First Aider Senior Leadership Team experience Experience of managing direct reports Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors Involvement in external HS&W working groups Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Northampton Salary: £58,000 Shift: Days and Nights Job Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business in Northampton. This hands-on role offers long-term job security, structured training, and clear progression within a highly automated, modern facility. You will lead a skilled engineering team, maintaining and improving automated production machinery, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability, and uptime across the site. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the engineering team in planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance Electrical and PLC fault finding on automated machinery Respond to breakdowns and drive root cause analysis Ensure safe, efficient maintenance operations Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives Mentor and develop junior engineers Non-Negotiable Requirements Electrical bias with industrial maintenance experience Strong PLC fault-finding experience Planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance experience Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Additional Requirements Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments Proactive, hands-on approach Team player with leadership capability Desirable FMCG or automated manufacturing background Ex-Armed Forces engineers encouraged Benefits £58,000 salary with regular reviews Days and nights shift pattern State-of-the-art, fully automated facility OEM and specialist training opportunities Private healthcare and pension Clear progression into senior/management roles Location Commutable from: Kettering, Thrapston, Wellingborough, Corby For further details, contact Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection (phone number removed)

Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager People Solutions are currently recruiting for an ambitious and energetic Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager to join our client based in Glasgow on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical sales background in manufacturing or merchandising who is eager to develop their career, gain hands-on experience, and progress within a growing business. This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as a Technician , Sales Executive , or Engineer . Shifts: • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Salary: • £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Benefits: Your benefits as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager • Competitive salary package • Career development and progression opportunities • Ongoing training and personal development support • Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of the business • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Day-to-day duties: As a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Identifying and developing new business opportunities • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers • Engaging with existing clients to expand business opportunities • Supporting marketing, social media, and website campaigns • Conducting market analysis and assisting with strategic planning • Researching potential suppliers to improve cost competitiveness • Evaluating current sales efforts and partnerships to improve performance • Interpreting and creating basic technical drawings • Working with designers to ensure correct product specifications (e.g. gaskets and bolt grades) • Analysing enquiries, drawings, and material specifications • Providing technical support to promote product specification • Assisting in the development of sealing solutions and product innovations • Supporting problem-solving for technical sealing applications • Preparing and submitting accurate customer quotations • Participating in internal and external training initiatives Essential skills: To be successful as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , you will need: • An HND qualification in an engineering-related discipline (essential) • Previous experience in technical sales within manufacturing and/or merchandising • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Basic knowledge of mechanical, chemical, and physics principles • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team • High attention to detail with accurate record-keeping Desirable experience: • Experience with technical drawings and specifications • Knowledge of adhesives, tapes, or sealing solutions • Exposure to product development or technical support environments Training: Full training will be provided, with ongoing support to develop both technical and business development skills. Contact: If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Why join us? Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building. After celebrating our 150th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager role The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) department supports the business to reduce HS&W risk and create positive working environments. The purpose of a HS&W Manager is to support stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of HS&W performance. A key member of the HS&W team, working closely with assigned projects teams and project supply chain members to give high quality HS&W support. At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HS&W performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key. Key Responsibilities: Identify and help rectify any competence issues for projects that you support Provide high levels of HS&W support and advice to assigned projects Identify and escalate any resource issues, which could create a HS&W risk for projects you support Support implementation and embedment of companywide HS&W strategy objectives Contribute to work winning activity when required Influence and support project personnel to lead and engage in HS&W Promote and help create a positive HS&W reporting culture Your profile Essential: Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status Excellent people leadership skills Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects within UK Tier 1 contractors Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results A proactive approach to your own learning and development Strong technical background with experience across major project schemes Desired: Chartered member of IOSH NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety Lifting Experience Mental Health First Aider Senior Leadership Team experience Experience of managing direct reports Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors Involvement in external HS&W working groups Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Uncapped Commission£28,000 + Uncapped Commission (Year 1 OTE (£35,000-£45,000) + Full Training + Progression + Company DevelopmentsBristol City CentreAre you looking to kickstart your career in Recruitment within a rapidly growing consultancy who have aims of major growth both across the UK and internationally providing the platform for quick career progression to management and beyond?Ernest Gordon are an Engineering, Technical, IT and Finance consultancy with a head office based in Bristol City Centre. With major aims of doubling headcount and turnover year on year, in addition to diversifying into new sectors- we are looking to bring in motivated individuals to help us achieve these goals.You will be joining a tight-knit team where you will receive full training and continual support to help grow your skillset within sales and progress your career. We pride ourselves on our development processes which lead to the autonomy to manage your own desk and play a key part in the growth of the company, and to continually open new offices year on year.We are always looking to the future, reinvesting our profits into the company and constantly making changes in the ways we operate to help develop the next generation of talent. We value our staff and company culture as absolute priorities- we know bringing in the right people will help us to get to where we want to be and provide the opportunity for individuals to change their lives and build great careers.The Role: Full training to build a career as a Recruitment Consultant Autonomy to manage your own desk Market-leading commission rates- uncapped with opportunities to earn up to 40% Rapid progression opportunities- from trainee to directorshipThe Person: Looking to build a career in Recruitment / Sales Motivated with aims of upskilling yourself and progressing your career Commutable to BristolTrainee, Graduate, Junior, Entry-Level, Recruitment, Consultant, Engineering, Technical, Manager, Progression, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Progression, Training, Somerset, Bristol, South West, Reference number: BBBH14634If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Recruitment Consultant(Graduate/Trainee) - Uncapped Commission£28,000 + Uncapped Commission (Year 1 OTE (£35,000-£45,000) + Full Training + Progression + Company DevelopmentsBristol City CentreAre you looking to kickstart your career in Recruitment within a rapidly growing consultancy who have aims of major growth both across the UK and internationally providing the platform for quick career progression to management and beyond?Ernest Gordon are an Engineering, Technical, IT and Finance consultancy with a head office based in Bristol City Centre. With major aims of doubling headcount and turnover year on year, in addition to diversifying into new sectors- we are looking to bring in motivated individuals to help us achieve these goals.You will be joining a tight-knit team where you will receive full training and continual support to help grow your skillset within sales and progress your career. We pride ourselves on our development processes which lead to the autonomy to manage your own desk and play a key part in the growth of the company, and to continually open new offices year on year.We are always looking to the future, reinvesting our profits into the company and constantly making changes in the ways we operate to help develop the next generation of talent. We value our staff and company culture as absolute priorities- we know bringing in the right people will help us to get to where we want to be and provide the opportunity for individuals to change their lives and build great careers.The Role: Full training to build a career as a Recruitment Consultant Autonomy to manage your own desk Market-leading commission rates- uncapped with opportunities to earn up to 40% Rapid progression opportunities- from trainee to directorshipThe Person: Looking to build a career in Recruitment / Sales Motivated with aims of upskilling yourself and progressing your career Commutable to BristolTrainee, Graduate, Junior, Entry-Level, Recruitment, Consultant, Engineering, Technical, Manager, Progression, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Progression, Training, Somerset, Bristol, South West, Reference number: BBBH14634If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to 88p/h (Inside IR35) Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Clarify and document business requirements to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic, and in line with companyobjectives. Develop projections for capital and expense resource planning to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with company policies and procedures to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarize salient planning and schedule progress to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by senior levels within the organization. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management service or a small project team to ensure work is resourced and allocated effectively, and that processes are adhered to. Required Skillset: Hold an Appropriate industry Degree/ Qualification or equivalent or relevant experience. Experience managing subcontractors and third-party suppliers. Have substantial Project delivery experience. Experience using process skills such as EVM, CPA & Risk/ Opportunity management. Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks. PMP or equivalent project management qualification. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Contract Bid Project Manager Rochester Based 67.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contracts As a Bid Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex bids and proposals across a range of product lines, operating primarily in the early stages of the project lifecycle. You will run bids as structured, high-impact projects - from opportunity shaping and campaign activity through to contract award and handover into execution. This is a highly visible role where your work directly contributes to major business wins. You will operate at pace, lead multi-disciplinary teams across a matrix organisation, and apply strong project management discipline to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality, and in line with commercial and customer objectives. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in early-lifecycle environments. Knowledge: Proven experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract award, ideally within an engineering, aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environment. Strong project management capability, with experience applying planning, scheduling, risk management, governance and controls. Experience operating across multiple phases of the lifecycle, particularly campaigns, new Business proposals and early solution development. Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to balance cost, schedule, risk and value. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to customers and executive stakeholders. Resilience and confidence operating in high-pressure, time-critical environments. Skills: Advanced MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI), plus familiarity with MS Project or similar For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Take Your UK Success into Europe (DACH Region) Are you a high-performing UK IT, Tech or Engineering recruiter? Consistently billing? Comfortable running a full 360 desk? What if you could take the exact same skills - BD, candidate networking, deal negotiation - and apply them in a market with higher fees, less saturation, and bigger earning potential? We've launched a click apply for full job details

Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: Plymouth - 2 days per week on-site Salary: 45,000 - 70,000 depending on experience Mechanical Engineers needed in Plymouth to join our client, an established engineering consultancy working on cutting edge systems within the marine industry. The Mechanical Engineering team work collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical and Building Services teams to provide technical support non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical assets and facilities. Positions are available at Junior, Senior and Lead Engineer level as we expand our capability, with responsibilities & salary offered commensurate to your level of experience. What the role of the Mechanical Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Mechanical Engineer will include: Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development of mechanical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance. Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support and attend Authorisation Group meetings. Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities. Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications. Maintaining configuration of technical drawings and documentation. Assessing and approving technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed. Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align mechanical support with broader infrastructure projects. Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed. Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting. What experience you need to be the successful Mechanical Engineer: Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering Relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. ). Knowledge and awareness of mechanical systems e.g. hydraulics, pumps, valves & pipework, LP & HP air systems, cooling & chiller systems Proficiency in understanding/production of mechanical engineering drawings Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/Mechanical maintenance Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components. Benefits: Up to 8% match pension, 25 days holiday, company health plan and more! Please note: Due to security restrictions we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this position. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas

Head of Commercial Glasgow 6-month contract 91.74 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Commercial, The role ensures commercial outcomes are aligned to organisational objectives, risk is appropriately managed, and supply chain and client relationships are effectively governed. The Role: Lead all aspects of contract negotiation and execution, covering both project-based service orders and resource-based commercial arrangements. Develop, own, and implement the commercial strategy to achieve target margin outcomes across all contract types, adapting it in line with the evolving work pipeline. Ensure effective engagement of the supply chain to support successful delivery, protecting the commercial strategy and maintaining balanced commercial outcomes across all partners. Work collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and validate key performance indicators, ensuring commercial risks and incentivisation mechanisms are balanced and acceptable. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve commercial tools, processes, and protocols governing the commercial administration of the business. Requirements: Experience in commercial management, contract management, or quantity surveying, ideally within sectors such as infrastructure, engineering, construction, or professional services. Proven track record of leading commercial strategy across complex, multi-project environments. Extensive experience managing both project-based contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and resource-based/managed service contracts. Demonstrated success in high-value contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Experience working at senior leadership level, influencing business strategy and financial outcomes. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Platform Engineer - Defence / National Security Active DV clearance required SR2 is supporting a leading digital technology consultancy as it looks to appoint a number of Senior Platform Engineers into its growing Defence and National Security practice. This is a hands-on, end-to-end cloud engineering role supporting a secure cloud platform programme, focused on helping a major public sector organisation move from on-premise environments into AWS cloud. You will help design, build, automate, secure and support modern cloud platforms used on nationally important services. This opportunity is particularly well suited to a senior engineer with strong, recent AWS platform experience, a good understanding of CI/CD and automation, and the ability to contribute to platform design decisions while mentoring junior engineers. You will work closely with architects, security specialists and wider engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable cloud services in a complex secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support secure AWS cloud platform components for Defence and National Security programmes Work closely with architects on cloud platform deployment, design and technical decision-making Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software and infrastructure delivery Automate infrastructure and platform services using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or equivalent Work with AWS services such as Lambda, S3 and wider cloud-native tooling Monitor, secure and continuously improve cloud platforms using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana Apply security best practice across AWS environments, including firewalls and secure cloud controls Coach and mentor junior engineers, helping to build strong DevOps engineering standards across the team Skills & Experience Active DV clearance is essential; candidates must already hold DV clearance Strong, recent hands-on AWS cloud platform experience Experience designing, building, testing, automating, monitoring and supporting modern digital service platforms Good experience building CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code and automation experience, ideally with Terraform and/or Ansible Good understanding of cloud security, AWS security controls and secure platform design Scripting or coding experience in Python, Bash, Node.js or similar Experience working in multidisciplinary agile, DevOps or platform engineering teams Package & Benefits Competitive salary 500 per month DV allowance Clear progression routes into Lead Platform Engineer, Tech Lead or Platform Technical Architect roles Annual promotion cycle, with out-of-cycle promotions considered on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to work within one of the organisation's fastest-growing strategic areas

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to provide senior leadership and oversee the development and delivery of innovative solutions. This permanent position demands a professional with extensive experience in engineering and technical management. Join a team that is redefining defence technology by managing systems that save lives and leading projects that transform the battlefield. Key Responsibilities: Own, lead and assure the execution of the agreed scope of engineering for delivery of projects varying in size and scale. Lead, define, delegate, and monitor engineering activities across multi-disciplinary project teams. Ensure a systematic approach across all disciplines in the project team, supporting Program Management in project planning and scheduling. Proactively engage with business stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and tailored agreements. Continuously assess and manage resource and dependency needs, working with discipline leads on recruitment and resource strategy. Deliver project engineering artefacts to an agreed governance level, on budget and on schedule, while identifying and resolving overspend or schedule issues. Quickly and clearly address resource concerns or project constraints, managing proposed solutions effectively. Coordinate all engineering resources, providing day-to-day tasking and leading customer, supplier, and subcontractor interactions. Oversee changes, assessing impact, risks, benefits, and costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve agreements. Job Requirements: Deep understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, various development models, and engineering management. Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Experience in strategy, planning, and design of complex solutions, either standalone or integrated with other systems. Proficient in systems engineering techniques and capable of quantifying and capturing capability needs. Skill in identifying project growth opportunities and using lifecycle tools for management and configuration. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experienced in creating value-driven work breakdown structures and supporting external engagements, including travel. Hands-on expertise in several areas such as Defence systems, sensors, communications, and encryption. Demonstrable experience delivering regulated solutions within the UK Defence/Aerospace industry. Additional Role Requirements: Able to travel within the UK Significant on-site presence to support classified work and maximise team contributions Valid driving licence Holding SC clearance and willing to obtain and maintain DV security clearance Benefits: Participation in the Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with the opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing, and more Security Clearance Allowance subject to holding the required clearance If you are an experienced Systems Engineering Manager looking to advance your career and contribute to the future of defence technology, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team

DevSecOps Engineer Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West UK 35044 - 86100 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus 37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. The role: We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at a variety of levels of seniority. Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering). You'll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions. You'll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team. Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers. Additionally, we're looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability. Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments. Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration. Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable. Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security. If you're passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth. Required skills, qualifications and experience : Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration. Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc). Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX. Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid. Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer. Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins. Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies. Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker. Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting. Proficient in Python. Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing. Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk. Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies. Desired Skills: Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments. Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud. Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda. Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks. Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments. Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues. We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications: Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE). Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407). Terraform Associate certification. AWS Certification. CCNA Certification. Oracle Java Certification. ISTQB Certification. OSCP Certification. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Senior Quality Process Engineer Salary: Negotiable Location: Coatbridge Sector: Aerospace, Defence & Space The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Quality Process Engineer to take ownership of quality across key manufacturing processes within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on driving process robustness, improving manufacturing quality, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. You will play a critical role in supporting the design and manufacture of advanced thermal battery systems used in mission-critical aerospace, defence, and space applications, working closely with engineering and production teams. Key Responsibilities Own and improve quality performance across manufacturing processes Drive process-focused quality improvements using PFMEA / FMECA and control plans Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions (8D, RCCA) with a strong focus on process failure prevention Support and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / ISO 9001 Work closely with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to ensure robust process design and control Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including process validation and First Article Inspection (FAI) Develop and implement process controls, inspection strategies, and quality documentation Analyse quality data and KPIs to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities Support internal, external, and customer audits from a process and compliance perspective Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve process-related quality issues Requirements Degree in Engineering or a Science-based discipline Strong experience in a Quality Process Engineering or Manufacturing Quality role within an AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment Deep understanding of process risk management (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC) Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation (8D, RCCA) Experience supporting NPI and process validation activities Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving Confident communicator with the ability to influence across engineering and production teams Desirable AS9100 / ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Experience within aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated industries Knowledge of advanced manufacturing or composite/battery technologies

Senior UI and Animation Designer (Production) Reference: Umbrella Rate: £33.99/hr (Inside IR35) Step into a world of creativity and innovation with this exciting opportunity as a Senior Production UI and Animation Designer. Working across some of the most desirable automotive brands globally, this role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, bringing cutting-edge designs to life while shaping the future of user interfaces. If you are passionate about design, animation, and delivering pixel-perfect UI components, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. What You Will Do: • Collaborate closely with UX and UI teams to interpret creative intent and produce visually engaging components that align with the brand's vision. • Design and deliver complex HMI specifications with pixel-perfect UI, ensuring visual quality control. • Act as a champion for UI design, promoting best practices and educating team members on design principles. • Work with design systems, actively contributing to their evolution and maintaining consistency across projects. • Bring visuals to life through compelling animations using tools like After Effects. • Ensure all designs reflect good UX thinking, principles, and practices while maintaining brand-led narratives. What You Will Bring: • Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. • Demonstrated experience working with design systems and contributing to their development. • A portfolio showcasing your expertise as a UI Designer and animator, highlighting previous successful projects. • Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively across cross-functional teams. • A degree or equivalent qualification in a related design field, demonstrating your commitment to creative excellence. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the company's design vision, ensuring every user interface reflects the highest standards of creativity and functionality. By joining this company, you'll be contributing to an inspiring culture that values innovation, collaboration, and attention to detail, helping to create engaging user experiences that stand out in the industry. Location: This role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and creativity, offering an inspiring workplace for design professionals. Interested? Don't miss the chance to elevate your career as a Senior UI and Animation Designer (Production). Apply today and take the first step towards joining a team that values your creativity, expertise, and passion for design. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Title: Bid Manager Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri) Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent, Site-based, Hybrid,UK Remote Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (subject to experience) + Discretionary Bonus JOB SUMMARY NP Aerospace is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to help deliver current contracts and win future business by leading the development of clear, compelling and commercially robust proposals that align to our strategic objectives. You will manage bids end to end, from bid and no bid through to contract acceptance, coordinating inputs across engineering, programmes, operations, procurement, quality, cost engineering and senior leadership. A key part of the role is owning our Social Values and ESG written responses, ensuring they are credible, compliant and competitive. Working across our UK and North American business units, you will interpret customer requirements, shape win themes, manage bid plans and budgets, capture risk and assumptions, and produce high quality submissions to tight deadlines. Opportunities will range from smaller quotes to multi million pound, high complexity defence bids. WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career: Performance rewards discretionary bonus opportunities Flex your day flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs) Time to recharge 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme Support for Defence two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) Future security competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions Peace of mind life cover at 3x base salary Health & wellbeing first BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs Grow with us career development and advancement opportunities within a global business Supportive environment a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose JOB DUTIES Lead and support bid activity across major and minor opportunities, producing high quality, compliant and commercially robust proposals. Own the creation of Social Values and ESG written responses, ensuring they are evidence based, credible and aligned to customer requirements. Take full or joint accountability for bids from bid and no bid through to contract acceptance, coordinating inputs across all required functions. Support early capture activity with Business Development, helping to shape the opportunity, clarify the customer need and structure the bid approach before formal launch. Manage pre bid submissions as required, including Expressions of Interest, PQQs and RFIs, ensuring timely and well written responses. Build and maintain bid plans, schedules and bid budgets, keeping workstreams on track and escalating risks or blockers early. Track, maintain and report bid status and key actions clearly and consistently to stakeholders at all levels. Work with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Quality to develop technical and service solutions that meet customer requirements and reflect deliverable commitments. Partner with Cost Engineering to develop pricing and cost models, including target cost setting and rapid turnaround ROM submissions. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. EXPERIENCE Bid management experience within defence or complex engineering environments, ideally involving Prime Defence Contractors, the UK Ministry of Defence and related agencies, plus export or international customers where relevant. Strong understanding of tendering and contracting routes and commercial models, including fixed price, ROM, budgetary and not to exceed, plus competitive and single source submissions. Experience contributing to Social Values and ESG content, with an understanding of what good evidence looks like and how it is assessed. High level of numeracy and commercial awareness, with experience interpreting cost inputs, assumptions and pricing logic. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. MS Project experience is desirable. Technical awareness of engineering, manufacturing or vehicle and armour environments. Technical qualifications are desirable. Knowledge of compliance requirements in defence bidding, including security considerations and export controls. ABILITY ASSESSMENT As part of the interview process, you will complete a short practical exercise based on a Social Values and ESG tender requirement, to assess how you interpret requirements and structure a written response. WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE? NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world s largest defence organisations. Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board. Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws. Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and successfully pass the necessary checks before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace.

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Hampshire. Key Responsibilities: Delivering high-value or complex projects (approximately 5m per annum) Building and maintaining positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers Maintaining accurate delivery forecasts and expectations Defining and managing project budgets, reporting performance against cost plans Overseeing project documentation including bids, proposals, and third-party materials Applying robust risk management strategies Ensuring safe, secure, and high-quality delivery across all project activities Job Requirements: Essential Experience: Delivery of projects to multiple customers Experience managing construction or refurbishment projects following RIBA stages Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, JSP standards, environmental legislation, and ecological regulations Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and RIBA contract types Extensive understanding of CDM Regulations, having acted as the client or equivalent Broad knowledge of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building works Essential Qualifications: Demonstrable capability to IPMA Level B Recognised PM qualification (e.g., APM PPQ, Prince2) Benefits: Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with option to buy more Optional Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal (Travel insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, etc.) Support for the Armed Forces community (Gold Award - Defence Employer Recognition Scheme) Volunteering opportunities in local communities If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, major projects, infrastructure, and construction, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team